Introduction to Intravenous Therapy for Health Professionals
Introduction to Intravenous Therapy for Health Professionals

Author: Eugenia M. Fulcher

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2007-01-29

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 1416033998

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Designed for existing courses within the MA curricula, this text provides initial preparation for the principles and techniques of intravenous therapy. Students will learn the basic knowledge necessary to safely and precisely administer basic IV fluids and medications within the scope of practice for their particular health care profession. Each chapter is organized with chapter outlines, learning objectives, key words with definitions, and chapter summaries. Includes a basic review of anatomy and physiology to provide a fundamental understanding of how IV therapy can interact with each body system. A variety of exercises (such as IV calculations or patient teaching) are integrated within each chapter to reinforce the learning of often-difficult concepts. Includes an array of worksheets on the companion Evolve website (such as drugs, charting, or drug and dosage calculations) to provide practice tools for the student. Each chapter concludes with multiple-choice review questions to test students' knowledge of the content within that chapter. Provides a Competency Check Sheet with standards for performance and to meet competency-based education requirements.

Intravenous Therapy for Prehospital Providers
Intravenous Therapy for Prehospital Providers

Author: Christopher M. Andolsek

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9780763715793

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Intravenous (IV) Therapy is one of the most invasive procedures handled in the prehospital environment. Proficiency in IV therapy technique is important for most procedures required in advanced life support. Intravenous Therapy for Prehospital Providers prepares emergency medical personnel for the job of administering or assisting with the administration of IV therapy. This book is part of the EMS Continuing Education Series.Written to teach prehospital professionals about IV therapy, important topics covered include principles of fluid balance, IV techniques and administration, infection control, causes and treatment of shock, and altered level of consciousness. A section on practice calculations explains step-by-step how to calculate IV fluid dosage. Age-specific considerations (pediatric and geriatric) and legal issues are covered in their own chapters. The appendices include IV starts log sheets and patient report forms that can be used by IV administrators on the job.This book is part of the EMS Continuing Education Series. As an EMS provider, you know that your education does not stop when you finish your initial training. The things you learn in the field and in continuing education classes give you the extra skills and knowledge to make you the best provider you can be. The EMS Continuing Education Series was created to help you take that extra step toward not just being a great provider, but an outstanding one.

Infusion Therapy
Infusion Therapy

Author: Alaa Abd-Elsayed

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-05-23

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 3030174786

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There is a significant gap in current knowledge about infusion therapy for treating different pain, headache and psychiatric conditions. Infusion therapy is now a common practice but there is considerable variation in how the therapy is implemented in different centers which can be both dangerous, if high doses are given, or ineffective, if low doses are given. This book provides a practical guide to infusion therapy for clinicians on how to safely and effectively perform this kind of therapy. Chapters cover the pharmacology of each medication and evidence in literature regarding indications, contraindications and doses. A recommended algorithm is provided for patient selection, doses, infusion technique/doses and appropriate monitoring. Infusion Therapy is the first comprehensive, clinical guide to this practice and is an invaluable resource for clinicians in anesthesia, pain medicine, internal medicine and palliative care. It will also be of interest to researchers and pharmacologists who would like to find out how clinicians use infusions.

IV Therapy Notes
IV Therapy Notes

Author: Lynn Dianne Phillips

Publisher: F A Davis Company

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9780803612884

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"'IV Therapy Notes' provides essential facts and on-the-spot guidance for nurses delivering and maintaining intravenous fluids with different access devices. With a focus on safe administration of IV therapy, [this book] references all types of intravenous fluids and their contents - and the essential rules for calculating infusion rates." -- BOOK JACKET.

IV Therapy For Dummies
IV Therapy For Dummies

Author: Bettie Lilley Nosek

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-11-13

Total Pages: 427

ISBN-13: 1118116445

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The fast and painless way to ace your IV Therapy course Are you an aspiring nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician's assistant struggling with IV therapy? Help is here! IV Therapy For Dummies tracks to a typical IV therapy course and gives you current, easy-to-follow guidance on everything you'll encounter in class, such as delivery methods, flow rates, legal issues, profession standards, and documentation. IV Therapy For Dummies also discusses the necessary components of peripheral and central venous therapy, including access sites, equipment, preparation, maintenance, and the discontinuation of therapy. Plus, you'll get the 4-1-1 on the administration of IV medications, including special considerations for pediatric, elderly, and home care patients. Tracks to a typical IV Therapy course Provides current, comprehensive information in plain English If you're enrolled in an IV Therapy course or a healthcare worker looking for a refresher on this important form of medical treatment, IV Therapy For Dummies has you covered.

IV Therapy Demystified
IV Therapy Demystified

Author: Kerry Cheever

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2008-01-10

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 007159583X

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Your solution to mastering I.V. therapy Looking for a quick way to learn the ins-and-outs of I.V. therapy but find other books dripping with complexity? Here's your lifeline! I.V. Therapy Demystified infuses essential information with clear explanations to make learning easy. Written by a nursing professor, this detailed guide covers fluids and electrolytes, I.V. therapy delivery systems, and peripheral and central I.V. therapy. You will learn about crystalloid and colloid solutions and blood component, parenteral nutrition, and pharmacological therapies. I.V. therapy in infants, children, and older adults is also covered. Filled with key terms to help you to remember important concepts, and complete with end-of-chapter quizzes to test your knowledge, this book will teach you the fundamentals of I.V. therapy in no time at all. I.V. Therapy Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this essential nursing topic. This fast and easy guide offers: Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter An NCLEX-style quiz at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses Measurements labeled in SI units Indications for I.V. therapy and options for delivery A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work

Intravenous Therapy in Nursing Practice
Intravenous Therapy in Nursing Practice

Author: Lisa Dougherty

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-03-17

Total Pages: 528

ISBN-13: 1444309617

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Intravenous Therapy in Nursing Practice provides a comprehensive guide to the management of intravenous therapy in nursing, and explores all aspects of intravenous therapy in both hospital and community settings. It addresses core clinical skills, including the preparation and administration of intravenous drugs, peripheral venous access, acute and long term central venous access, and paediatric intravenous therapy. The book also explores relevant anatomy and physiology, fluid and electrolyte balance, pharmacological aspects and legal and ethical issues, in order to equip nurses with the skills and knowledge needed in order to provide safe and effective care. • Addresses key specialist skills, including blood transfusion, parenteral nutrition and safe administration of cytotoxic drugs • A definitive text for nurses working in the hospital and the community • Contains contributions from leading nurse practitioners Intravenous Therapy in Nursing Practice is an essential resource for nurses and health professionals working in intravenous therapy.

IV Therapy for EMS
IV Therapy for EMS

Author: Randall W. Benner

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13:

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This book covers the full spectrum of IV skills in an accessible format. KEY TOPICS: Topics covered stem from the most basic and introductory skills to advanced topics that would be used by critical care personnel. EMT-Basic EMT-Intermediate, and EMT-Paramedic level responders and students.

Plumer's Principles and Practice of Intravenous Therapy
Plumer's Principles and Practice of Intravenous Therapy

Author: Ada Lawrence Plumer

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 788

ISBN-13: 9780781759441

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Disc contains drug monographs on more than 100 intravenous agents in a printable format for patient teaching and 11 appendices with information on continuing education, governmental regulations, and other subjects relevant to infusion therapy.

Plumer's Principles and Practice of Infusion Therapy
Plumer's Principles and Practice of Infusion Therapy

Author: Sharon M. Weinstein

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2014-04-02

Total Pages: 856

ISBN-13: 1451188854

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The Ninth Edition of Plumer's Principles and Practice of Infusion Therapy provides clear, concise coverage of basic and advanced infusion procedures. Rely on this new edition for the most current coverage of intravenous therapy function, procedures, standards, and equipment, along with practical new features and emphasis on safety considerations, as well as evidence-based practice. The book begins with an overview of IV therapy, including how to minimize risk and enhance performance, and then addresses assessment and monitoring;clinical decision making; patient specific therapies, and infusion therapy for children, the elderly, and across the continuum of care.